Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ms. Jones has over 20-plus years experiences providing senior leadership, team building, strategic planning, and communication to various HIV/AIDS health and social services agencies. Previously served as Vice President and COO of AIDS Services of Dallas, and Program Director of Dallas Family Access Network (DFAN) at UT Southwestern Medical Center, providing leadership in the area of primary medical care and support services to the HIV/AIDS community. As a community-builder and social advocate, she also served on the CoC Assembly Executive Council for Housing Forward, Chair of the Allocations Committee for the Ryan White Planning Council for Dallas area, and Co-Chair of the Care Coordination Committee. Ms. Jones has dedicated her entire life to empowering individuals, families, and communities affected by HIV/AIDS to create and sustain healthy lives.
One of her passions is freeing and advocating for youth impacted by sex trafficking and she has served as a volunteer since 2016 and now a Board Member for Traffick911, a Texas-based non-profit organization that exists to free American youth from sex trafficking through prevention, identification and empowerment.
Steven Pace is the President and CEO of AIN and has been in that position for 20 years. He has a Master of Science in Social Work Degree (MSSW) from UTA and was licensed by the state of Texas as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). His education also includes a Bachelor of Social Work degree, as well as business management, extensive pastoral and theological education with ordination as Clergy and license to practice both nationally and internationally. He has worked with HIV/AIDS for over 36 years in the Dallas metropolitan area and has been in leadership in the HIV, LGBT, and Dallas metropolitan communities during that time. He provides both leadership and management of AIN, and is a leader in collaborations with several organizations.
Steven helped initiate several different HIV/AIDS service organizations, and has been instrumental in helping develop the Dallas and North Texas area network of health care and support services that make up the current continuum of HIV prevention and care. He has raised millions of dollars of funding for HIV/AIDS care and prevention programs, and continues to help ensure the evolution of services in this region. Under his leadership, thousands of persons living with HIV receive healthcare, support services, treatment and prevention, and tens of thousands of at-risk people receive HIV, STI, and health education, testing, and linkage to care.
Steven Pace is the President and CEO of AIN and has been in that position for 20 years. He has a Master of Science in Social Work Degree (MSSW) from UTA and was licensed by the state of Texas as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). His education also includes a Bachelor of Social Work degree, as well as business management, extensive pastoral and theological education with ordination as Clergy and license to practice both nationally and internationally. He has worked with HIV/AIDS for over 36 years in the Dallas metropolitan area and has been in leadership in the HIV, LGBT, and Dallas metropolitan communities during that time. He provides both leadership and management of AIN, and is a leader in collaborations with several organizations.
Steven helped initiate several different HIV/AIDS service organizations, and has been instrumental in helping develop the Dallas and North Texas area network of health care and support services that make up the current continuum of HIV prevention and care. He has raised millions of dollars of funding for HIV/AIDS care and prevention programs, and continues to help ensure the evolution of services in this region. Under his leadership, thousands of persons living with HIV receive healthcare, support services, treatment and prevention, and tens of thousands of at-risk people receive HIV, STI, and health education, testing, and linkage to care.
Joni Wysocki is the Chief Operating Officer at AIN and has been employed with the organization since 2016, recently being promoted from Director of HIV Services. She has a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree from Tiffin University in Ohio. Joni’s education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, as well as an Associate of Science in Correctional Technology degree, both from the University of Toledo.
During her career with Lucas County, Ohio she supervised thousands of offenders convicted of felony offenses and empowered them to seek real change in their lives. Joni created a Job Readiness Program to equip clients with the necessary skills to secure meaningful employment and facilitated a weekly relationship program, aimed at repairing or initiating positive relationships with the client’s children and the co-parent. She was instrumental in the development of a Fatherhood Initiatives Program that increased the payment of child support arrearage by more than 64%, for clients that participated in the program.
Joni Wysocki is the Chief Operating Officer at AIN and has been employed with the organization since 2016, recently being promoted from Director of HIV Services. She has a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree from Tiffin University in Ohio. Joni’s education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, as well as an Associate of Science in Correctional Technology degree, both from the University of Toledo.
During her career with Lucas County, Ohio she supervised thousands of offenders convicted of felony offenses and empowered them to seek real change in their lives. Joni created a Job Readiness Program to equip clients with the necessary skills to secure meaningful employment and facilitated a weekly relationship program, aimed at repairing or initiating positive relationships with the client’s children and the co-parent. She was instrumental in the development of a Fatherhood Initiatives Program that increased the payment of child support arrearage by more than 64%, for clients that participated in the program.
Joni Wysocki is the Chief Operating Officer at AIN and has been employed with the organization since 2016, recently being promoted from Director of HIV Services. She has a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree from Tiffin University in Ohio. Joni’s education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, as well as an Associate of Science in Correctional Technology degree, both from the University of Toledo.
During her career with Lucas County, Ohio she supervised thousands of offenders convicted of felony offenses and empowered them to seek real change in their lives. Joni created a Job Readiness Program to equip clients with the necessary skills to secure meaningful employment and facilitated a weekly relationship program, aimed at repairing or initiating positive relationships with the client’s children and the co-parent. She was instrumental in the development of a Fatherhood Initiatives Program that increased the payment of child support arrearage by more than 64%, for clients that participated in the program.
Program Administration
Zachariah Skariah, Director of Programs
Case Management, Medical Case Management, and Referral for Healthcare and Support Services
Natalie Butler, Case Manager Supervisor
Nahomy Mejia, Case Manager
Jasmine Vaughn, Case Manager
Brian Harris, Client Services Coordinator
Lizbeth Castaneda, Client Services Specialist
Laura Ramos, Client Services Specialist
Daire Center and Meals Program
Ryan Wilson, Daire Center Coordinator
David Mitchell, Daire Center Assistant
Huy Pham, Chef
Transportation Services
Mike Archbold, Bus Pass Coordinator
Reginald Peoples, Van Transportation Coordinator
Richard Starkey, Lead Van Driver
Charles Jones, Van Driver
Development and Fundraising
Mark Quigley, Director of Development
Isaac Lobo, Events Coordinator
Finance, Data, and Administration
Andrea Rivera, Director of Finance
Kay Hale, Office Manager
Steven Gloria, Data Specialist
Program Administration
Zachariah Skariah, Director of Programs
Case Management, Medical Case Management, and Referral for Healthcare and Support Services
Natalie Butler, Case Manager Supervisor
Nahomy Mejia, Case Manager
Jasmine Vaughn, Case Manager
Brian Harris, Client Services Coordinator
Lizbeth Castaneda, Client Services Specialist
Laura Ramos, Client Services Specialist
Transportation Services
Mike Archbold, Bus Pass Coordinator
Reginald Peoples, Van Transportation Coordinator
Richard Starkey, Lead Van Driver
Charles Jones, Van Driver
Daire Center and Meals Program
Ryan Wilson, Daire Center Coordinator
David Mitchell, Daire Center Assistant
Huy Pham, Chef
Development and Fundraising
Mark Quigley, Director of Development
Isaac Lobo, Events Coordinator
Finance, Data, and Administration
Andrea Rivera, Director of Finance
Kay Hale, Office Manager
Steven Gloria, Data Specialist
Program Administration
Zachariah Skariah, Director of Programs